Citizen Scholar: Public Engagement for Social Scientists - Paperback
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Citizen Scholar: Public Engagement for Social Scientists - Paperback
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by Philip N. Cohen (Author)
What is the role of professional scholars in civic life? How and why should academics seek to reach audiences beyond their disciplines and institutions? Must there be tension between advancing along an academic career path and taking part in public conversations, or can these goals reinforce each other?
This book is a practitioner's guide to civic engagement today, showing current and aspiring social scientists how to build a career in the public sphere. Drawing from personal experience and in-depth research, Philip N. Cohen gives straightforward advice that acknowledges professional risks as well as rewards. He calls on readers to embrace the reciprocal relationship between professional scholarship and active citizenship, arguing that aligning personal and vocational identities can enhance both public and academic contributions. Citizen Scholar explores intellectual work on social media, communication on topical issues, the role of political activism, and how to build trust while developing a public intellectual identity. It features lively examples from Cohen's own work, from data-visualization principles to his experience suing President Trump for blocking him on Twitter--and winning. For social scientists seeking to reach a wider public, Citizen Scholar provides tools and strategies for intellectual engagement and imparts invaluable perspective on how to lead a fulfilling professional and civic life.Author Biography
Philip N. Cohen is a professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. His books include The Family: Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change (fourth edition, 2024), and his commentary has appeared in major media outlets such as the New York Times and the Washington Post.
Number of Pages: 312
Dimensions: 1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: January 21, 2025
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